{"product_id":"flower-shower-the-culture-of-flowers-in-india-h-b","title":"Flower Shower: The Culture of Flowers in India (H.B)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alka Pande\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"60\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niyogi Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789385285950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"173\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover, Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e\"Flower Shower: A Journey Through India's Cultural Significance of Flowers\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Alka Pande is a stunning exploration of the integral role flowers play in Indian culture, history, mythology, and tradition. In India, flowers transcend the realm of simple beauty, offering not just aesthetic appeal but also spiritual, religious, and cultural significance. From sacred rituals to personal adornment, flowers are woven into the very fabric of Indian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eThis book delves into the multifaceted role of flowers in Indian traditions — from their use as offerings in religious rituals and as motifs in ancient art and sculpture, to their place in contemporary Indian art, literature, and textiles. Flowers have always had a profound presence in Indian culture, whether in the fragrant garlands worn by brides, in the aromatic oils used in rituals, or in the intricate floral patterns that decorate temples and palaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eThrough this immersive journey, Alka Pande takes readers through an exploration of flowers in their various forms: as culinary ingredients, decorative elements, divine offerings, and symbols of beauty, love, and life. The author’s research spans across botany, history, aesthetics, and poetry, offering a profound insight into the cultural and spiritual significance of flowers in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"2098\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\"Flower Shower\" is not just a book; it is an experience that envelops the reader in the rich, colorful, and fragrant world of Indian flowers. It is a blend of memory, research, aesthetics, and lived experiences, featuring a vast collection of images that bring the beauty and diversity of Indian flowers to life. This book will transport you on a journey through time, tradition, and culture, providing a deeper understanding of the flowers that have shaped India’s artistic, spiritual, and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49979301003568,"sku":"Niyogi_9789385285950","price":1696.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-flower-shower-the-culture-of-flowers-in-india-h-b-41373307797808.jpg?v=1775966846","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/flower-shower-the-culture-of-flowers-in-india-h-b","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}